China: From Bustling Beijing to Enchanting Guilin

Rewards Travel China •

Escape Kit

A Ten-Day Tour of Beijing, Guilin, and Yangshuo, China ($1,299 to $1,799 per Person), Including:

Round-Trip International Flights from Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, or Washington, DC to Beijing

Round-Trip Domestic Flights from Beijing to Guilin

Round-Trip Ground Transportation from Airports to Hotels and Sightseeing Destinations

Double-Occupancy Accommodations for Five Nights at the Wanda Realm Beijing, Two Nights at the Guifu Holiday Hotel in Yangshuo, and One Night at the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel in Guilin

Eight Breakfasts and Five Lunches

English-Speaking Tour Guide Throughout

Airline Taxes and Airline Fuel Surcharges Included

Priced per Person Based on Double Occupancy (See Fine Print)

The Destinations
With more than 5,000 years of history, 3.7 million square miles of land, and one billion people, China is a difficult country to summarize. Still, there's no better place to start than its capital city: Beijing. Here, travelers can see the past reflected in the stony towers of the Great Wall of China, or catch a glimpse of the future in the space-age architecture of the Beijing National Stadium. From strolling the open expanses of the Forbidden City to paying solemn respects at Tiananmen Square, new experiences are in endless supply.

If Beijing is a monument to modern civilization, then the mountainous Guanxi autonomous region is China's frontier. The region's dramatic karst peaks and shimmering lakes inspired Chinese poets and landscape painters for centuries. Today, visitors flock to the metropolis of Guilin and the town of Yangshuo to cruise the Li River and see the mist-shrouded mountains for themselves.

See bustling Beijing and the enchanting karst peaks of Guilin and Yangshuo on this ten-day tour, courtesy of Rewards Travel China.

The Itineraryday 1: take off
Board your flight from the US to Beijing. Meals and snacks will be provided on the plane.

day 2: beijing
When you arrive in Beijing, a Rewards Travel China local representative will meet you at the airport. The local representative will transfer you to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours to explore or relax.Overnight at the Wanda Realm Beijing.

day 3: beijing
The day begins at the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can discover the beautiful Royal Gardens, pavilions, and halls in a tranquil lakeside setting. Next, you'll visit the Pearl Factory store selling precious pearls of all shapes and sizes. In the afternoon, tour the incredible Forbidden City, another UNESCO World Heritage site. This imperial palace complex was home to 24 different Emperors who lived and ruled for more than 500 years. After exploring the magnificent imperial palace, you will enter Tiananmen Square; the largest city square in the world. Overnight at the Wanda Realm Beijing. Breakfast and lunch provided.

day 4: beijing
In the morning, you'll visit the Bona Jade Store, one of the largest jade stores in China. It carries more than one thousand different types of jade products in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Then you will proceed to the famed Great Wall of China, often called one of the seven wonders of the world! Another site recognized by UNESCO, the Great Wall stretches for more than 5,500 miles. This afternoon, snap photos outside the famous Bird's Nest and Water Cube, which now host many spectacular ceremonies and events.Overnight at the Wanda Realm Beijing. Breakfast and lunch provided.

day 5: beijing
This morning you'll see The Temple of Heaven. The architectural masterpiece was built between 1406-1460 AD and used by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Here, you'll have the opportunity to speak with local residents who practice daily Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and dance. In the afternoon, head to Wang Fu Jing Street for shopping and sightseeing on your own. It is a gorgeous scenic area surrounding places of historic interest and old-style Beijing residences, Hutongs, and courtyards. This area is famous for its restaurants, street foods, and shops. Your tour guide will arrange a meeting time for pick up. Overnight at the Wanda Realm Beijing. Breakfast and lunch provided.

day 6: fly to guilin
Arrive in Guilin in the afternoon, when you'll visit the Zizhou Park, located in the east bank of Li River. Here you can enjoy the best view of Elephant Trunk Hill (the symbol of the city). Then stop by Yaoshan Hill Park and Tea Plantation. You'll get to experience picking tea leaves guided by tea professionals.Overnight at the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel. Breakfast and lunch provided.

day 7: yangshuo
The area around Yangshuo is renowned throughout China, if not the whole world, for its karst landscape of hundreds of limestone hills dotting the countryside. The beautiful scenery here is a common subject of Chinese paintings as well as the inspiration for poetry. After visiting a local silk factory, drive to Xianggong Hill, where you'll have bird's-eye view of whole Li River area. The next stop will be the Ancient Stone Village (Shitoucheng), first built in Qing dynasty when all the houses were made off stone. By climbing up the hill, you can still find the old stone ruins and the village's four ancient gates. Transfer to the town of Yangshuo for an afternoon at leisure.Overnight at the Guifu Holiday Hotel. Breakfast and lunch provided.

day 8: yangshuo
In the morning, you'll drive to Xingping for a two-hour cruise on the Li River. You'll see the most beautiful section of Li River and landmarks like Mural Hill, Snail Hill, and Lotus Crag. You also can see the reflections on Yellow Cloth Shoal and visit a fishing village along the way. Later, visit the Xingping Ancient Town built more than 1,000 years ago. In the late afternoon, you can walk around West Street—the most prosperous district in Yangshuo and the biggest 'foreign language center' in China. Overnight at the Guifu Holiday Hotel. Breakfast provided.

day 9: fly to beijing
After breakfast, you will visit the Traditional Chinese Medicine Institute to enjoy a body massage and learn about traditional Chinese medicine. Later, you'll be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Beijing. Overnight at the Wanda Realm Beijing. Breakfast provided.

day 10: farewell
Today, you'll return to the Beijing airport to catch your return flight to the US. Breakfast provided.

"Absolutely the best trip ever! Accommodations were all exceptional. Tour guide, transportation, and coordination of activities were excellent. Rewards Travel China is my only choice for future trips."

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the fine print

Vouchers cannot be combined to extend stay

Reservations required and subject to availability; must be made by July 1, 2014

Rates are per person based on double occupancy (two people sharing a room). Each of two guests must purchase an Escape and arrange to stay together at the property. Single occupancy requires an additional fee of $599

Merchant cancellation policy applies. Once reservation is complete, no cancellation is allowed. We would strongly recommend you to purchase travel insurance to protect your travel investment

Includes Round-Trip Domestic Flights from Beijing to Guilin for One,Round-Trip Ground Transportation from Airports to Hotels and Sightseeing Destinations,Double-Occupancy Accommodations for Five Nights at the Wanda Realm Beijing, Two Nights at the Guifu Holiday Hotel in Yangshuo, and One Night at the Lijiang Waterfall Hotel in Guilin, Eight Breakfast and Five Lunches, English-Speaking Tour Guide Throughout, Airline Taxes and Airline Fuel Surcharges

Does not include processing of China Visa, gratuities of $100 per person (due at booking), other medical insurance, trip cancellation insurance

All fees are due at booking

Review the State Department's website for passport/visa requirements and important announcements before traveling to your destination

Nights must be spent consecutively; all inclusions must be redeemed during one stay

All other major US airports available on request; subject to availability and all supplements due at booking

The promotional value is valid only for date range purchased and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates

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The Destinations
With more than 5,000 years of history, 3.7 million square miles of land, and one billion people, China is a difficult country to summarize. Still, there's no better place to start than its capital city: Beijing. Here, travelers c...